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JAN 17, 2025
As one of the greatest leaders in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived a life of service, tirelessly giving his time and talent to make the world better. Since it was first declared a federal holiday in 1983, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has honored the life and legacy of Dr. King and inspired people to give back through public service.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
JAN 9, 2025
Attention local non-profit organizations and governments across Wisconsin! The window is now open for you to apply for a 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant. These grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. 2025 application deadlines coming soon.
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Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members for a special discounted matinee performance of “Hooray For Hollywood!” at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 North Water St., Milwaukee. The discount is for the performance on Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. The musical will be in the Wilson Theatre in Vogel Hall.
When the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee holds hearings this spring to discuss the biennial budget proposed by Gov. Scott Walker (R), AARP volunteers will be there to support key issues.
Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members for special discounted matinee performances of “CHICAGO – The Musical” at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 North Water St., Milwaukee.
Valentine’s Day means a lot to many of us who are busy sending flowers or chocolates to loved ones, or finding creative and romantic ways to tell our loved ones exactly how we feel.
Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members for special discounted evening performances of Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.”
To recognize their support of family caregivers across Wisconsin, two State Representatives – Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) and Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) – were recently honored with AARP awards as 2016 “Capitol Caregivers.”
This has been a busy week for President Donald Trump. He’s been signing executive orders, holding high-level meetings, and tweeting up a storm. All of this makes it clear that our 45 th president is eager to deliver quickly on the promises he made during his campaign.
Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members for special discounted matinee performances of “The Illusionists – Live From Broadway.”
By David Lewellen
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